Pixly

Enhance

enhance_photo

Real estate photo editing in one step: turn an amateur listing photo into a finished, professional photo (exposure, color, clarity). Returns 3 variants to pick from. Costs credits from the user's Pixly balance.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`r2Path`	No	Storage path of a photo already in the user's Pixly library (from list_library, or returned by an upload ticket) — the alternative to imageUrl.
`imageUrl`	No	Public https URL of the source photo, or a data: URI. Either imageUrl or r2Path is required.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`note`	No
`type`	No
`error`	No
`jobId`	Yes	Pass to get_job to poll
`status`	Yes	pending \| processing \| completed \| failed — anything not completed/failed is still running
`createdAt`	No
`resultUrls`	No	Present when completed; valid 7 days
`completedAt`	No
`creditsCharged`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedSep 23, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / r2Path / description

Previous value: -"R2 object path from an upload ticket (the create_upload_ticket tool, or POST /api/v1/uploads over REST) — the alternative to imageUrl when the photo is a local file."New value: +"Storage path of a photo already in the user's Pixly library (from list_library, or returned by an upload ticket) — the alternative to imageUrl."

Changed1 schema field changedSep 21, 2026

changedOutput schema / (root)

Previous value: -nullNew value: +{
+  "properties": {
+    "completedAt": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "createdAt": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "creditsCharged": {
+      "type": [
+        "number",
+        "null"
+      ]
+    },
+    "error": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "jobId": {
+      "description": "Pass to get_job to poll",
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "note": {
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "resultUrls": {
+      "description": "Present when completed; valid 7 days",
+      "items": {
+        "type": "string"
+      },
+      "type": "array"
+    },
+    "status": {
+      "description": "pending | processing | completed | failed — anything not completed/failed is still running",
+      "type": "string"
+    },
+    "type": {
+      "type": "string"
+    }
+  },
+  "required": [
+    "jobId",
+    "status"
+  ],
+  "type": "object"
+}

Changed1 schema field changedSep 20, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / r2Path / description

Previous value: -"R2 object path from an upload ticket (POST /api/v1/uploads) — the alternative to imageUrl when the photo is a local file."New value: +"R2 object path from an upload ticket (the create_upload_ticket tool, or POST /api/v1/uploads over REST) — the alternative to imageUrl when the photo is a local file."

First observedAug 12, 2026

TDQS

A3.8/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With readOnlyHint=false and destructiveHint=false, the annotations already signal a non-read, non-destructive operation. The description adds valuable behavioral context by disclosing that it 'Costs credits from the user's Pixly balance' and 'Returns 3 variants to pick from,' which are not captured by annotations or schema.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two concise sentences front-load the purpose, then state the output format and cost. Every sentence adds information needed for correct invocation with no filler or repetition.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the output schema exists and annotations cover safety, the description is nearly complete: it explains the core transformation, credit cost, and returns variants. It could mention that one of the two parameters must be supplied, but that is already implied in the schema descriptions and is not a critical gap.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100% and both parameters are individually described. The description adds no extra meaning about r2Path or imageUrl beyond the schema, so the schema carries the full burden and the description does not need to compensate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action ('turn an amateur listing photo into a finished, professional photo') and the specific enhancements (exposure, color, clarity). It distinguishes from siblings like upscale_hd or virtual_staging by describing generic finishing rather than a specific transformation, but it does not explicitly name any alternative.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines3/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The phrase 'Real estate photo editing in one step' and 'amateur listing photo' gives implied context for when to use the tool. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or point to alternatives among the many sibling edit tools, so the agent must infer selection.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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